Your roommate believes that overweight children are happy children. What is the truth about this myth?
A. Not only are they the happiest children, they have the most friends.
B. Obese children, not overweight children, are the happiest children in most cultures.
C. Overweight children are at risk for a variety of emotional and behavior problems.
D. Although overweight children tend to be happier compared to their peers, this is only true in adolescence, not earlier in childhood.
Answer: C
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